He Taupae funds projects that increase the technical skills and resources of Māori organisations to build housing on their whenua.
Applicants must: be a hapū, iwi, Māori housing provider or Māori entity (Māori entities are registered businesses with a minimum of 50 percent Māori ownership or are a Māori Authority(external link)). have authority to build on the identified site, which is Māori owned (including general title and Māori freehold land). demonstrate a clear pathway to build on their land within two to three years. They need to show that: the proposed houses are intended for whānau Māori, including kaumātua or individuals the housing development is non-commercial the land is zoned correctly for the size and scale of the build they've analysed the type of land they propose building on, what kind of housing is needed on the land e.g. public housing, affordable rentals, home ownership and what the affected whānau want and need they have a clear strategy in place they have a business case that includes strategic objectives, an options analysis, cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment.